Mama Went to Jail for the Vote


By Kathleen Karr

Reading Level: Pre-School, Early Elementary School
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children 2005

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A humorous and poignant fictional story, this book is also an eye-opening view of the women's suffrage movement.


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Caldecott Medal

Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).

Coretta Scott King Award

Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).

Golden Kite Award

Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).

Newbery Medal

Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).

Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award

Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.